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Transition Weather

It's mid-March. We want spring, but let's not kid ourselves. It's still freezing when the sun goes down and the days are content to spit rain. As my husband said, "It looks like England out there." So we can't put away our sweaters, but we really want to wear our flirty new skirt. Here are a few tips for making favorite pieces transition pieces.

Chances are good that if you read Fashion Me Fabulous, you own a retro style dress. For cold days, contrast the girliness with a leather jacket and add additional warmth with a turtleneck. Sweater tights and boots keep up the warm, casual feel. For warm days, belt a bright cardigan on top. Play up the retro dress with retro heels.

Everyone has a favorite top in their favorite color. In winter, make that the focal point of your outfit. Layer it under a dark, print button down and structured blazer. Make it chic with skinny jeans and edgy boots. In spring, color is the inspiration. Pair your favorite top with a skirt in the same color family and a drapy, contrasting blazer. Tie it all together with floral shoes.

Regarding that skirt you can't wait to wear, wear it now with thick leggings and a sweater. Ground the look with furry boots. In a few weeks, wear it again with a casual top, tights, and open-toed booties.

I've been waiting Anthropologie's ruffled bra and panty set to go on sale. What it lacks in the sex appeal of Anya's retro ensemble, it makes up for in cute ribbons and ruffles. The set is available in cream and pink, rose and black, or grey and black, but I prefer the dark of the latter to offset the sweetness of the look. The bra was $58, which is silly for a cotton, wireless sleep bra, but the price has dropped to $29.95. That's at least worth thinking about. $30 for panties, however, is still laughable.

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Baby, it's cold outside. And the whipping winter winds will wreak havoc on your hair. So, snuggle up with a warm winter hat to keep you cute and cozy in the cold, cold world. Which hat will warm your head this winter?